Signals from fully developed fetus and placenta
ultimately lead to parturition which requires the
release of
(a) estrogen from placenta
(b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary
(c) oxytocin from fetal pituitary
(d) relaxin from placenta.

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary

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